Funerals group warns price war will substantially reduce profits

The UK's only listed provider of funeral services has warned investors that a price war in the funerals market is likely to reduce its profits substantially during the current year.
Dignity said new players in the marketplace were keen to take a slice of its business by aggressively undercutting it on price.
It has responded to the tactics by immediately slashing its own prices by a quarter.
However, in a trading update the Sutton Coldfield-based group said the action would have a dramatic effect on its profits for the current ... For the full story register now for free or login below...